Republicans have readied a plan to overturn California’s law phasing out gas-powered vehicles, using a statute aimed at striking down federal regulations. Democrats say it’s an end run around Senate …
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Official Pushed to Rewrite Intelligence So It Could Not Be ‘Used Against’ Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAn assessment contradicted a presidential proclamation. A political appointee demanded a redo, then pushed for changes to the new analysis, too.
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U.S. Debt Is on Pace to Set a Record. (The Data Goes Back to 1790.)
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf Republicans pass their tax and spending megabill, the record will arrive even sooner — putting America’s debt at more than 113 percent of the size of its entire economy.
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Agency leaders said they wanted to restore trust in the shots with further studies. But the proposed criteria may reduce access to the vaccines for many people who want them.
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Trump’s Pick to Lead I.R.S. Promoted a Nonexistent Tax Credit
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBilly Long’s effort to promote the credit, along with his pushing of a fraud-ridden pandemic-era tax break, will be under close scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing.
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Head of Trump’s Kennedy Center Calls for Inquiry Into Its Finances
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe center’s new president said prosecutors should look at its “criminal” debt and deferred maintenance, as the center announced dance and theater offerings that include some with nonunion casts.
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Trump Administration Discussing $5 Million Payment to Family of Ashli Babbitt
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe payment, if approved, would represent an extraordinary concession by the Justice Department, which prosecuted nearly 1,600 people in connection with the riot.
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Emil Bove, Top Justice Dept. Official, Is Considered for Circuit Court Nomination
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEmil Bove III has emerged as a top contender to fill a vacancy on the appeals court covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, people familiar with the matter said.
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Pittsburgh’s Mayoral Race Heats Up as Pressure Mounts on Ed Gainey
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Democratic primary for mayor of Pittsburgh on Tuesday has become something of a proxy for the national struggle over the party’s future direction.
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What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden’s Means for Patients
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesProstate cancer experts say that former President Joseph R. Biden’s diagnosis is serious. Announced on Sunday by his office, the cancer has spread to his bones. And it is Stage …